Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 25581, Jabez Pond Fisher, Mass.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
of Fisher, Jabez Pond
N. 25581.
or Fanny
BLt. 24.152-160-55.
CONTENTS

Increase
No. 5075
New Hampshire
Fanny Fisher
widow of Jabez P. Fisher who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Pirate
Restored March 26. 1870 from March 4. 1860 at $20.00 per Annum 1870 June 14 Third Aud. and Second Comptroller (Reporting increase omitted through error in Report for Nov. 1869.)
Concord agency.
Rate 96 Dollars cents per annu...
Commencing July 27 th 1868.
Deduct payments made since
Certificate dated November 9 th 1869
and sent to Henry B. Atherton
Nashua
N 36
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act Feb.
uary 3, 1853, Page
169
Vol.
July 27 th 1868.
Andersman

5.075 New Hampshire. 6. Fanny Fisher widow of Gabez P.
who served in the Revolutionary
war, as a private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 20 dollars (//) cents per annum, to commence on the 3d February, 1853.
Certificate of Pension issued 3. day of April 1855. and sent to
Alfred G. Wndge Rochester N. York
Recorded on Roll of Pensioners under act February 3, 1853, Page 15. Vol. A (32)

to Hill. P. S. ... in Mar 26/31
21. 503 New Hampshire Abz. P. Fisher of Hillsboro. in the State of New Hampshire who was a Private in the Company commanded by Captain D. Bacon of the 1st Regt. commanded by Col. Thayer in the Battle of Bunker Hill for 6 Months
Enrolled on the Roll of New Hampshire at the rate of 20 Dollars — Cents per annum. to commence on the 14th day of March, 1831.
Certificate of Pension issued the 24 day of Sep. 1832 and to the Claimant Deering
Arrears to the 14th of Sep. 23 $ 50 " Semi-ant. allowance ending 4th 24 10 " $ 60
{ Revolutionary Claim, } { Act June 7, 1832. } J. C. Atles Clerk, Vol. 1, Page 83.
Recorded by Book E.

No. 288 June 9/80 at 10 1/2
Fanny Fisher wid. Mrs. F. Fisher, Pri.
map. Brook, by Penniman
now
now 2A 152
Ad: 160 Acre, Apr. 18/56, N. to S. by S. of R.R.
Alfred G. Gildridge Rochester New York
Vol. F. 51. —

11237 Lake Pond Fisher
Private 6 months
M. E.
Refused in 1855 interrogation Mar 28 1832
Claimant Deering
N. H.
P. 107.

11237
BRIEF in the case of  Sabes Pond Fisher of Deering Willboro' by  in the State of  New Hampshire (Act 7th June, 1832.)
1. Was the declaration made before a Court or a Judge? afact
2. If before a Judge, does it appear that the applicant is disabled by bodily infirmity? —
3. How old is he? 68
4. State his service, as directed in the form annexed.
   Period. Duration of Service. General and field Officers under whom he served.   Years, Months, Days. As a Gen.     1780 Summer 3 privat Gen. Howe — Capt Bacon   1781 Summer 3 —  
5. In what battles was he engaged? None Mentioned
6. Where did he reside when he entered the service? Wentworth Mass
7. Is his statement supported by living witnesses, by documentary proof, by traditional evidence, by incidental evidence, or by the rolls? 2 living Witnesses
8. Are the papers defective as to form or authentication? and if so, in what respect? Affidavits not authenticated
I Certify that the foregoing statement and the answers agree with the evidence in the case above mentioned.
M. G. Eaton Examining Clerk.

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
County of Hillsborough, SS.
On this thirty first day of August A.D. 1832 personally appeared in open Court before the Court of Probate, now sitting at Frances town within and for the County of Hillsborough, in the State aforesaid, Jabez Pond Fisher of Deering in said County — aged 68 years
Who being duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he entered the service of the United States, under the following named officers, and served as herein stated. That is to say,
I entered the service of the United States under Col. Trayser & Col. Bacon, whose subalterns were Jacob Mann & Timothy White, in the summer of 1780, & served three months. The State troops of which I was one were raised to go to some town on North river. Those, first ready, marched thither, as I understood. Then orders were received, as I understood, that the residue, East or at East of Worcester Mts. should go to Rhode Island, to which place I went & served. (See Memoir of Major Gen. Heath, p. 246.) When I was on the Island, French Troops were there. I believe they were Gen. Rochambeau & his 6000 men. (See History of American Revolution p. 232, from Dabney's Encyclopedia.)
I further declare; I went to Boston in the summer of 1781, to guard stores, & served three months under Col. Champney. (See Mem. of Major Gen. Heath. p. 293.)
My two times of service amount to six months.
I hereby relinquish every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, & declare that my name is not on the pension rolls of the agency of any state.

He relinquishes every claim, whatever, to a pension or annuity, whatever, except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll, of the agency of any State, and subscribed the day and year aforesaid
Sworn to
Jabez Pond Fisher
Edmund Parker Judge of Probate -
We Russell Tubbs Esquire  of the residing in the town of Deering in the county of Hillsborough aforesaid, and Capt. William Forsaith residing in Deering aforesaid, hereby certify that we are well acquainted with the Rev. Jabez P. Fisher who has subscribed and sworn to the above, and that we believe him to be 68 years of age, that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier in the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid,
Russell Tubbs
William Forsaith
Edmund Parker Judge of Probate
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, that after the investigation of the matter, and putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies that it appears to them that Jabez Pond Fisher who has signed the preceding Certificate is a Clergyman resident in the town of Deering and that Russell Tubbs & Wm Forsaith who have signed the same, are as residents in the town of Deering and are credible persons and that their statement is entitled to credit.
Edmund Parker -
} Judge of Probate for said County of Hillsborough.
I CHARLES H. ATHERTON, Register of the court, do hereby certify, that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of Jabez Pond Fisher for a pension.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of said court, this thirty five day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and thirty-two.
C. H. Atherton
Register of Probate, for said county of Hillsborough.

STATE OF NEW-HAMPSHIRE.
County of Hillsborough, SS.
At the Court aforesaid, On the application aforesaid, the following interrogatories were propounded to the said Isaac Pond Fisher and the following answers given, en toto to wit:
1. Where, and in what year were you born?
Answer, In Wrentham, County of Suffolk, State of Massachusetts Oct 7 1763.
2. Have you any record of your age, and where is it?
Answer, I have. It is contained in Vol. V. of my Scotts Family Bible.
3. Where were you living, when called into service, where have you lived since the Revolutionary War, and where do you now live? Answer, I lived in Wrentham, County of Suffolk, State of Massachusetts when called into service. I belonged there until 1795, when I settled in Nottingham West, now Hudson, N.H. I belonged to it until 1809, when I settled in Woodbury, Me., to which I belonged until 1819, when I removed with my family to Deering, N.H. where I now live, when at home.
4. How were you called into service, were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute, and if a substitute, for whom? Answer, I volunteered, each time.
5. State the names of some of the regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served, such Continental and Militia Regiments, as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your service?
Answer, Col. Thayer, Captain Bacon, Captain Ballard, Captain Wilder, Lieut. Col. Mann, Lieut. Col. Timothy Wheeler, on Rhode Island. General M'Fadden & his 6000 men (see History of American Revolutions page 232 from Dobson's Encyclopedia) Col. Thayer's Regiment State troops. To mountain guard was the duty performed. The British did not visit the Island at the time of my being at Boston. Capt. Champlaine's. Only one company of state troops, but was to guard stores of ammunition, sugar from prison, & prisoners. (See Memoirs of Maj. Gen. Heath page 293. Was a small company of continental soldiers at Boston.)
6. Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given, and what has become of it? Answer, I never received a written discharge, either from the service on Rhode Island, or at Boston.
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a Soldier of the Revolution?
Answer, Thomas Bailey, John Aiken, Russell Tabb Esq., William M c Keen Esq.
Certified by C. Hetherington
Register.

Honorable Lewis Cass,
Sir,
My first reference in my declaration alludes to an article in which Gen. Heath represents the counter orders as extending throughout the whole of the County of Worcester. Though I understood the matter differently in 1780, yet I now believe that they did extend throughout the whole County. Captain Wilder, whom I have named, was , as I understood when on the Island in 1780, & as I now recollect, of some town in the westerly part of the County.
September 13. 1832.
No. 168
My third reference, made in connexion with my declaration of three months service in Boston, exhibits the reason I think, at least in part, why Captain Champney's company was raised, to guard stores.
The article to which the reference alludes is this viz. "July 29. 1780. "a vessel arrived at Boston from Cadiz with a quantity of Clothing for the United States."
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U.S.A. on the buttons of the Clothing, over which I was set as a guard, then led me to think it was property of the United States of America, & still leads me to think so. The store-house did not contain the whole of it, but a large quantity lay on the side of the street, next to the store; exposed, without a guard, to be taken & borne away by any ill-disposed person, who might be pleased so to do.
Gabez Bond Fisher

Family Record.
Died Dec 13 1826.
Ebenezer Fisher born Oct 7. 1763 Wrentham, Massachusetts, and graduated at Brown University, September 1788. Preached my first sermon 31st March, 1790, after  time previous- ly to which I was licensed by an association of congregational ministers, at house of Rev. John Smith, Dighton Mass. Co. Bristol.
Fanny Auld, 20 March 1780 at Boothbay, Co. Lincoln, State of Maine. Were married Nov 30. 1809. Their children.
Died March 27 th 1845.
David Fisher born Feb 27. 1812.
William Fisher -- Sept 16. 1813.
Frances Fisher -- Sept 21. 1815.
Elizabeth Fisher -- Feb 21. 1820.
Anna Fisher -- Feb 7. 1822.
Ebenezer Fisher March 29 1827
Died March 30. 1827.
attest Francis J. Sawyer Joseph J. Sawyer

SUBSCRIBERS FOR THE NEW TESTAMENT.
   MRS. ADAMS Samuel Demance Mrs. Haskins Robert Moorehead Charles Spilman   Enoch Anderson, jun. Thomas Danforth Patrick Hayes Joseph M c Clintock James Stagg   Catharine Adair JAMES EWING Patrick Hayes, jun. Samuel M c Cord Margaret Sawyers   Thomas Adams, Esq. John Everly William Howic Robert M c Call Samuel Sharon   ROBERT BARR WM. P. FARRAND GEORGE IRVINE James Maxwell Mrs. Smiley   Rev. John Burton Henry Foster John Janvier ALLEN NISBIT James Sterling, Esq.   Jacob Burton Zechariah Fortune William Janvier HENRY ONEAL Amos Sharpe   Clotworthy Billingham Margaret Finley REV. I. S. KEITH Robert Orr Purnell F. Smith   Rev. Joel Bradley John Forsythe, Esq. Samuel Kelso John H. Overstreet William Simple   Isaac Baldwin Dr. J. E. B. Finley Thomas Kelso PELATIAH PERIT ANTHONY TORBERT   Wm. Brackinridge Miss I. Fraser John Kelso William Peery Miller Thorogood   Daniel Brewer REV. DANIEL GRAY Thomas Kilpatrick John Parham Isaac Tunnell   Jane Boyd Joseph Gaston REV. JOHN LINN Charles Porter, Esq. John Tingle   James Blaine, jun. John Griffith Nathan Lewis LEWIS ROSE Francis Thomas   James Brown John Galliway REV. ABM. LUCKENBACK Charles Rose George Thomson   Rev. Benjamin Boone William Gallagher William Lockwood REV. JAMES ROBINSON Archibald Thompson   REV. THOS. CLELAND REV. JAMES GALBRAITH MRS. M c LEAN REV. JOHN M. ROBERTS ANTHONY S. VICKARS   Thomas Carson John Gardner David Mustard William Robotham Asa Vaughn   REV. THOMAS CATHCART James Gray Thomas Marsh Robert Rhea JOHN WARR   Latitia Clark James Giles, Esq. Benjamin M c Nutt John Robinson REV. J. P. WILLSON   REV. JOSEPH COPES Branch Green Samuel Mason Thomas Robertson Peter White   David Copeland MRS. F. HARRISON James Miller John Robeson Stuart Williamson   Mr. James Clayton REV. WM. HOLLINSHEAD John M c Dowell Matthew Ray William Waples   Samuel Connover William Houston Hugh M c Bride John Richey James Wright   Joseph Combs Cornelius Hopkins George M c Kartar Samuel Ross William Wright   Ralph Crabb Edward Hall Jane M c Calmon ANN SMITH Benjamin Wright   Hugh Cunningham Robert Houston Joseph Morrison John Stephenson Dr. Hugh Whiteford   Walter Clark Peter Hall John M c Lane WM. SNODGRASS, ESQ. REV. JAMES WALLACE   REV. JOHN CROES Humphrey Hughes Edward M c Donald REV. DAVID SNODGRASS William Wallis   Thomas Carson John Henderson Maj. E. M c Clanahan VALENTINE SEVIER, ESQ. William Walker   MITCHEL DERICKSON Benjamin Holland REV. JOHN MATTHEWS James Shields Andrew Walker   Robert Dobson Robert Harris Manning & Loring Jacob Streets Moses Willson   REV. ROBERT P. DOBBINS Samuel Harman Samuel M c Dowell James Storey James Willson   REV. HUGH DICKSON Moses Hanes John M c Ginnes Henry Storey Sarah Willson   REV. DANIEL DANA William Harris James M c Gee Col. Joseph Shelton James Wallace   Garrard Darland George Hammill Ann Miles REV. JAMES R. SHARON CAPT. R. WEST   John Demance George Harlin John M c Afee Dr. David Shute Ambrose White.  

State of New York Monroe County ss:
On this 5 th day of July 1834 personally appeared before the Monroe County Court Fanny Fisher a resident of Nashua in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire aged 74 years. Who being duly sworn according to law deponeth in open Court and doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the provisions made by the Act of Congress passed February 3 rd 1833. That she is the widow of Iabez T. Fisher deceased. Who was a revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and who drew as such pensioner the annual or semi-annual sum of about twenty dollars, but the precise amount this declarant is unable to state. That his Pension aforesaid was payable at Concord New Hampshire
That said Iabez T. Fisher resided at the time of his death in Deering Hillsborough County in said State of New Hampshire and had resided there for the space of 14 years prior thereto.
She further declares that she was married to the said Iabez T. Fisher at Boothby Lincoln County in the State of Maine on the 30 th day of November A.D. 1809 by one Kial Bailey a clergyman and that her name before her marriage aforesaid was Fanny Auld. That her husband the aforesaid Iabez T. Fisher died at Deering aforesaid on the 13 th day of December 1836 and that this deponent still remains his widow and is unmarried.
She further declares that the Pension Certificate of her said husband is lost
She also declares that she was a widow at the

passage of the act aforesaid.
Fanny Fisher
Subscribed and sworn to in open court the day and year first above mentioned and I certify that I am not interested in the result of this case nor concerned in its prosecution.
H. Humphreys County Judge of Mercer County Ky. h.

BOUNTY LAND CLAIM.
Act of March 3, 1855.
Claim of Fanny Fisher Widow of Saley T. Fisher
Resubmission
No 4.288
Alfred G. Mudge. Attorney, Rochester, N. Y.

POWER OF ATTORNEY.
Knew all Men by these Presents, That I, Frances Fisher of Amherst County of Hillsborough N.H. do hereby irrevocably make, constitute and appoint Alfred G. Mudge my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name, to demand and receive from the Department of the Interior of the United States, the Certificate or Warrant to which I am entitled for my husband's Military Services, as mentioned in the foregoing declaration: and for good and sufficient reasons, do hereby revoke and countermand any and all other powers of attorney, or other authority, that may have been given by me for any such purposes, and vest the same solely and irrevocably in my said Attorney, said Alfred G. Mudge
Attest, James F. Sawyer Joseph T. Sawyer
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, witness my hand and seal this 26th day of May 1855
Frances Fisher
STATE OF New Hampshire } ss. COUNTY OF Hillsborough }
On this 26th day of May 1855
personally appeared before me, Samuel Sawyer a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to take acknowledgments in and for the County aforesaid Frances Fisher subscriber to the foregoing, and acknowledged the same to be her act and deed, for the purposes therein described.
Samuel Sawyer Justice of Peace
STATE OF New Hampshire } ss. COUNTY OF Hillsborough }
I, Perley Dootz Clerk of the County Court
in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that Samuel Sawyer whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and sworn; that all his official acts as such, are entitled to full faith and credit; and that the aforesaid Court is a Court of Record, having general jurisdiction.
GIVEN under my hand and seal of office, at Amherst this 28th day of May A. D. 1855.
Perley Dootz Clerk

State of New Hampshire Hillsborough County ss:
On this 26th day of May, A. D. 1835, before the undersigned a Justice of the peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths, personally appeared Fanny Fisher aged 75 years a resident of Nashua in said County, who being duly sworn deposes and saith: That she is the widow of the identical Lobey, P. Fisher, deceased, who was a Revolutionary Pensioner and Soldier of the United States and who at such Pension drew the annual sum of about twenty dollars payable at Concord New Hampshire. That her said husband served in the Revolutionary War for several months but the precise time or history of his said Service deponent is unable to state - She further states that she is the identical Fanny Fisher, to whom a Pension Certificate was issued under Act of July 3, 1833, as the widow of her said husband the aforesaid Lobey, P. Fisher, granting to this declarant the sum of twenty dollars per annum in right of her said husband's Service -
She therefore refers to her said husband's application for his said Pension for a more full and particular description of her said Service and to her application for her said Pension for full and complete proof of her marriage and of the death of her said husband -
She further states that she was married to said Lobey, P. Fisher at Boothby Lincoln County Maine on the 30th day of November 1809 by one Kial Bailey a clergyman and that her name before her said marriage was Fanny Auld. That her said husband said Lobey, P. Fisher

did at Deering in New Hampshire on the 13 th day of December 1836 and that this deponent still remains and continues the widow of the aforesaid Labey. T. Fisher and is still un- -married.
She further states that neither she nor her said husband have ever applied for or received Bounty Land heretofore.
She applies for Bounty Land under Act of March 3. 1855. Fanny Fisher
Subscribed and sworn to before me the day and year first above written and I certify that I believe from the appearance and statements of the said Applicant that she is the same person who represents herself to be - and that I am not interested in said claim.
Samuel W. Sawyer Justice of Peace

information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pen- sion on file in this Bureau. Jabez Pond Fisher wid. file 20-581
Ans
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     July 25-1780 Oct 30, 1780 Pvt. John Baron Cattard Hitter Ebenezer Thayer Mass.   1781 3 mos Champlaine   He was a graduate of Brown University and a Congregational Minister.  
Battles engaged in,
Residence of soldier at enlistment, Wrentham Mass.
Date of application for pension, Aug. 31, 1832. Filed no. al.
Residence at date of application, Deering Hillsborough Co. N.H.
Age at date of application, born Oct. 1, 1763 at Wrentham, Suffolk Co. Mass.
Died Dec. 13, 1836 at Deering N.H.
Remarks: His wife married at Boston Jan. 10, 1809
Jemima Auld. She was born Mar. 20, 1780 and was allowed pension on an application executed July 16, 1854 while a resident of Nashua Hillsborough Co. N.H. Children: David, b. Feb. 27, 1812; William b. Sept. 16, 1813; Francis b. Sept. 21, 1815; Elizabeth b. Feb. 21, 1820; Anna b. Feb. 7, 1822; Jabez b. Mar. 29, 1827, died Mar. 30, 1827.
died mar 27, 1848
Very respectfull

1908 Feb 20 Fish. Mrs. Little Fisher Hutchinson. V.L.M.
Ray
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 25,581
Fanny Fisher Widow of Isaac P. Fisher Prin. Rev. War.
Act Feb. 21 1855
Index: Vol. A , Page 240
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Menominee Mich.
Feb 10th.
The Hon. Com. of Pensions, Washington D.C.
Dear Sir— W 25581
I am looking for information concerning the Rev. War record of Jabez Pond Fisher. Can you tell me if his wife Fannie Auld Fisher was a pensioner. Also where he enlisted and what his service was. What would the charges be for certificate or record. Respectfully yours. 811 Main. (Mrs) Lotta Fisher Hutchinson.

✓ 24. 1852
J Mrs Amy

CA 5,288 ✓
Jammy Fisher, wid. of Jacob P.
St. Albans, Dec: 15 th /52
Ad 153

Sam: Rec:
13 Dec: 1836. Divit: Sam: Rec:
2 Min: Sd:
"Baptist"

Rev. A. A. 753. West
Boston

5.075
Harry Fisher No. 51. Pearl St. Washington W.H.
Claim against from Sept 4, 1857 to July 27, 1868 Look over for this case -
Letter account for failure, county and 3 rd Auditor Dec. 11, 1868
Letter for survey of claim county and what I. Feb. 2 P. 70.

(CIRCULAR No. 13.)
Department of the Interior, PENSION OFFICE.
....., 186
Sir:
Will you please examine the Medical Records in your Office,

21503 Harney Fisher
David Gather
Commr. J. Simons Washington D.C.
FREE
Recd Dec 13th 1844

FREE
Rev. J. M. ...
Editor
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.
Received of Mr. ... March 29/1903

State of New-Hampshire.
County of Hillsborough, ss.
I, Riley Dodge Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas in and for the County and State above mentioned, do hereby certify that Simon N Sawyer whose genuine signature appears above, is, and was at the time of signing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified : that his commission is dated on the 19 th day of May A. D. 185 4 , and will expire in five years from that date ; that all his official acts as such are enti- tled to full faith and credit ; and that the aforesaid Court of Common Pleas is a Court of Record.
Given under my hand and seal of Office at Amherst, this 19 th day of March A. D. 185 5 .
Riley Dodge CLERK.

State of New Hampshire County of Hillsborough } ss.
May 26 th 1855-
I, Frances F. Sawyer resident of Nashua in said county upon my oath declare that the annexed declaration, was signed and acknowledged by Fanny Fisher in my presence, and that I believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. and that ever since the 3 rd day of February 1853 or long before, said Fanny Fisher has remained and continued the widow of Jobey T. Fisher deceased and that she is now a widow — Frances F. Sawyer .
Subscribed and Sworn to before me the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiant to be a credible person, and that I am not interested in this claim.
Fanny M. Sawyer Justice of Peace

State of New Hampshire } County of Hillsborough } 32. May 26. 1855
I, Joseph F. Sawyer resident of Nashua in said County upon my oath declare that the annexed declaration, was signed and acknowledged by Fanny Fisher
in my presence, and that I believe from the appearance and statements of the applicant, that she is the identical person she represents herself to be. and that ever since the 3 d day of February 1833 or long before, said Fanny Fisher has remained and continued the widow of Joby T. Fisher , deceased and that she is now a widow.
Joseph F. Sawyer
Subscribed and Sworn to before me the day and year above written, and I certify that I know the affiant to be a credible person, and that I am not interested in this claim.
Asa W. Sawyer J us of Peace Justice

Dec: 13 th 1854.
Mr 5582 Fanny Fisher.
Mrs of James P. Hillsborough N.H.
Oct 15 th 20. Putnam, Con: Feby: 3 rd 1853,
Very:
Alfred G. Morse, Rochester, N.Y.
DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR, Pension Office, Official Business, " "

Real Estate Office.
March 30 th / 55.
Sir: No 4036
Please certify the time to which the within named Simon was paid on the date of his death.
Very Respectfully,
J. M. Morris
Commiss. Idm.
W. H. Randall
W. H. Randall
W. H. Randall Esq re
Mrs. A. W. H. Randall

5 Suboz S o Fisher paid to 4 Sept 1836, Robert Morrison
Amador

Rochester New York March 26. 1835
Sir!
I herewith enclose to you proof of marriage death widowhood of Fanny Fisher wid of Joby. H. Fisher deceased. to accompany her claim to a Revolutionary Pension under Act of Feby 3. 1833. Already filed - Respectfully Yours
To
Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Alfred A. Mudge

Treasury Department,
Third Auditor's Office,
December 16, 1869.
Sir
The records of this office show Fanny Fisher widow of Jacob P Fisher a pensioner under Act 3 d July 1853 on the Concord N.H. roll. to have been paid to 4 th March 1860
Very respectfully
AM Ganser Acting Auditor
Hon H. Van Aernam Commr of Pensions
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Warding 48.

1 Nov 17/69
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Atherton H B
Nashua
NH
Nov 11/69
ask as to payments due Mrs Fanny Fisher
F 1 Nov 17/69

Washington D.C. Nov. 11, 1868 - Hon. H. Van Arnem,
Sir: - Pension Certificate no. 50.75- of Fanny Fisher wid of James P. Fisher Pr. in Revolutionary war is just rec d . It provides for the payment of $6 per year to her since July 27, 1868, with direction to deduct payments made since that date. The application was for restoration to the rolls as well as increase - I see no provision for her procuring the $20 per year due her for the 6 or 8 years previous to July 27, 1868, & which she answers me she has not drawn. Please inform me what further remains for her to do to get it - She does not recollect the exact date to which she drew & Judge Cross informs me that he has heard of it at the Agency Respectfully Henry B. Atherton

Rev. War.

Increase
3075
W
Sabes
Brief in the Case of
Fanny Fisher Widow of Fanny P. Fisher
Concord
Private Rev War.
No 51 Pearl St Nashua
Willsborough
County and State of
New Hampshire
Act 2 d Sec Feb 3. 1853.
CLAIM FOR NEW PENSION CERTIFICATE,
13 th Sec Act July 27. 1868
PROOF EXHIBITED,
A pension of $20 per Ann. roll of N Hamp o Certificate Surrender
She applies for Inc Act 13 th Sec July 27. 1868.
Identity and Widowhood Shown
Adm d . No 2. 1869 to pension at $96 per Ann to Commence July 27 1868 deducting payments since
Name and residence of Agent.
Henry B. Atherton Nashua
N Hampshire.
R. E. Trask Examining Clerk.
LL

Brief in the case of Fanny Fisher, widow of Jacob P. Hillsborough County and State of N. Hampshire , act 3 d Feb., 1853.
Claim, ("original," for increase )
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
Husband was pensioned under the Act of June 1832, at the rate of $20. per An. Marriage is proved by Original family record thereof. Pension due 13 th December 1836 as per the Affidavit of two witnesses, the family, near the report of the Thresher. Widowhood & identity is established by the Affidavit of two Credible Affiants. (If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Alfred G. Nudge, Esq., Rochester, N.Y. Name and residence of Agent
S. H. R. M. Examining Clerk

Nashua, N.H., Dec. 21, 1869 Hon. H. Van Arnam,
Sir:- In the case of Fanny Fisher Revolutionary widow whose certificate no. 50,75- was re-issued Nov. 9, 1869 Will you please notify Hon. Daniel Cross the Pension Agent at Concord of the issue of the certificate in order that he may feel authorized to pay her. It seems that he has no record of her at the Agency Respectfully Yours Henry B. Atherton
Charged to Col. Trust } Nov. 2 d 1869 }

DEDHAM Mass. JULY 10.
Double
25
Rev. Jakez Pond Fisher Dearing N. H.
Francesstown Post Office
Mail

Wrentham July 17. 1833
Rev. Jobz Pond Fisher
Sir,
Your letter of June 29 th requesting me to take the enclosed deposition did not come to sight till this week on account of my absence from home on public business for 2 weeks after the first of this month. As your brother had sent on papers it was supposed at first that the enclosed might not be wanted but upon reflection it was thought best to take the deposition as to procure a proper authentication from the clerk of the Court and forward them without delay — Secretary Baugh's certificate may be had for the 3 months and nine days service in Capt Bacon's Company Col Hays Regiment — Time of entering is July 25 1780 Time of discharge Oct 20 1780 Allowed to return 3 days — Whole time of service 3 mos. 9 d
The name on the roll is Jobz Fisher instead of Jobz Pond Fisher
Your humble & obed. Servt Isaac J. Fiske
N.B. My fees for my services and for the clerks certificate will be $3 — please forward me a 3 dollar bill by mail and I will pay the clerk —

I Elijah Craig of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts being about seventy two years old do testify and declare that I am well acquainted with John Pond Fisher now of in the County of Middlesex Quincy in Wrenthamshire but formerly of Wrentham and that I well know that he was a soldier in the revolutionary war and served three months in Boston Mass. under Captain Champney, the year of which service I cannot recollect with certainty but I know the fact because I was a soldier in the same company - he travelled with me from Wrentham to Boston, was my shipmate and we travelled home together - we served the three months out, and were regularly discharged - our business was to guard stores and prisoners - Said Fisher was as well known then by the name of John Fisher as by that of John Pond Fisher.
Elijah Craig
Norfolk July 16. 1833 Then the above named Elijah Craig who is a highly respectable citizen and whose statements are entitled to full credit as a witness made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing Deposition before me
Jonah J. Fiske Jus. Peace

I George Hawes of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do hereby certify and declare, that being myself about seventy one years old, I am well acquainted with Joby Pond Fisher of Dover in the County of Hillsborough and State of New Hampshire, formerly of said Wrentham and I well know that he was a soldier in the war of the revolution and that he served as a Private in the summer and fall of 1780 Three months in Rhode Island in Capt Bacon's Company but Thayer's Regiment, State Troops, and that having served his three months out the said Fisher was discharged. I know these facts from having been a soldier in the same company & Regiment and from having been his messmate during the same time — said Fisher was as well known then by the name of Joby Fisher as by that of Joby Pond Fisher. George Hawes
Norfolk July 16. 1833 Then the above named George Hawes who is a justice of the Peace and highly respectable witness, made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition before me Josiah F. Lake Jus. Peace
I David Fisher of Wrentham aforesaid being about Seventy two years of age do hereby certify that I am the brother of Joby Pond Fisher of Dover in the County of Hillsborough & State of New Hampshire and know that he was a soldier of the revolution and served as a Private in the three months service on Rhode Island under Capt. Bacon in Col. Thayer's Regiment, in the summer and fall of 1780 and I know it from having served a part of the same time in the same Regiment on the Island; my brother at that time was better known by the name of Joby Fisher than by the name of Joby Pond Fisher. David Fisher
Norfolk July 17. 1833 Then the above named David Fisher more than 20 years past has been a Post master in Wrentham and whose the above facts are entitled to full credence as a witness made oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition by him subscribed before me Josiah F. Lake Jus. Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Norfolk ss.
I James Ware Clerk of the Judicial Court in and for the County of Norfolk hereby certify that Josiah D. Pike Esq. and before whom the Depositions on this sheet being therein is a Justice of peace in and for said County. Duly appointed Commissioned and qualified to dis- charge the duties of said Office and that his signature on each of said Depositions is genuine & true. In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the Supreme Judicial Court of said Commonwealth present the eighteenth day of July A.D. one thousand eight hundred and thirty three at Dedham in said County
James Ware

Deering, V. H. July 23. 1833.
Honorable Lewis Cass. Sec y War.
I have now done my best. When I consider the time passed away & the ravages of death since the services were performed, I think myself fortunate in being able to produce such proof of my services as I have produced in addition to my own statement. It seems to me too such as will remove every doubt from your mind of my having served six months & nine days. As to the omission of the middle part of my name Pond in Secretary's office, it is not the only place where it has been dropped or omitted. I am a life member of the American education society, and its annual reports it has been omitted several years past. I own a few shares in The New England Bank, Boston, and it was there left out last year, though great accuracy is reasonable expected in such institutions. The reason why I did not send on a statement of the belief of a clergyman with my declaration is this, Judge Parker informed me it was not necessary, as he should certify my own official character. And now Hon. Sir, the whole is respectfully submitted in hope of a favorable issue by your applicant
Isaac Pond Fisher

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, January 2 nd 1833.
* hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that Jabez Fisher was on a roll in Capt John Barron Company Col. Ebenezer Mayers Regiment. There he served from July twenty fifth 1780 to October 30 th following three months and nine days.
Edward D Bangs Secy
Commonwealth of Massachusetts Norfolk ss the 19 th day of June A.D. 1833. George Hawes of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk and Commonwealth of Massachusetts testify and say that I am now in the Seventy Second year of my age and that the above named Jabez Fisher whose name is entered on the records of said Wrentham for births by the name of Jabez Pond Fisher, but when he was alive he was best known by the name of Jabez Fisher only and but few persons knew him by any other name, and I positively know him to be the same person as stated above for I served with him in the same Regiment and Company the whole time above stated as his salary. I have been acquainted with said Jabez Pond Fisher from his youth up.
George Hawes

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Norfolk ss. at Wrentham the 24 th day of June
In 1833 then the within named George being a credible witness Haines personally appeared and made Solemn Oath to the truth of the within pro- posed certificate before me
Cornelius H. Hock Justice of the Peace
I David Fisher of Wrentham in the County of Norfolk & Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Say: on Oath do depose and say, that I am now in the seventy third year of my age, and I personally know that Gabez Pond Fisher of Wrentham was a Soldier in Capt John Bacon's company in Col. Shayer's Regt Rhode Island, in the year 1780, a three month's man and was regularly discharged. I know that the above Statement to be a fact for I was there a part of said time. I further testify and say that the above named Gabez Pond Fisher is the same person, born on the roll of Capt. John Bacon's company by the name of Gabez Fisher, and that he is entered on the Town Book in Wrentham by the name of Gabez Pond Fisher and the said Gabez Pond Fisher alias Gabez Fisher now resides in Daring Natchampsoine. David Fisher

Norfolk ss. Wrentham June 20 th 1833. Then the foregoing David Fisher, being a credible Witness personally appeared and made solemn oath to the truth of the foregoing deposition.
Before me Calvin Fisher Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that I have been, for several years, personally acquainted with the foregoing wit- -nesses George Hawes & David Fisher & that their testimony is deserving full credit. I also certify that I have been acquainted with Isabell Pond Fisher, now of Dearing, New Hampshire & fully believe that she is the same person who was entitled, as above specified, by the name of Isabell Fisher.
Ebenezer Fisk. Minister of the Gospel, Wrentham
Wrentham, June 21: 1833.

Deering December 21. 1882 We, Eber Child and Stephen Manahan, each believe that Iabes Pond Fisher is 68 years of age & that there is no doubt among his neighbors of his hav- ing been a revolutionary soldier. Eber Child Minister of the Gospel Stephen Manahan
State of New Hampshire. Hillsborough County Deering December 21st 1882 Personally appeared the above named Eber Child a clergyman, and Stephen Manahan, and Made Salton & attested that the above affidavit by them subscribed is true
Russell Tuttle justice of the Peace This certifies that I am well acquainted with the above named Eber Child and Stephen Manahan, and they are considered men of credibility
Russell Tuttle justice of the Peace

State of New Hampshire Hillsborough ss
I Charles H. Atkinson Regd Clerk of the Court of Probate for the said County of Hillsborough do hereby certify that Reg roll Tolls, who has in two places subscribed on the preceding page, as a justice of the Peace is an acting well known ma- gistrate for said County of Hillsborough & that both his said signatures as such Justice of the Peace are genuine.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand & affixed the seal of the said Court at Portsmouth in said County this second day of January in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & thirty three
C. H. Atkinson Regd Clerk of Court of Probate

Concord, N.H. Feb. 7, 1870 Hon. H Van Curen
Sir: I enclose herewith the appl. of Fanny Fisher, wid of Philip, a Rev. Soldier, for arrears from the date of her ceasing to draw her pens. up to the date of the beginning of it at the increased rate. She has not yet drawn the latter amount for the reason that Judge Cross the Pens. Agt at Concord has no record of her being on the list, and yet her pens. certificate says payable there.
She is very old and feeble and her son- in-law informs me that she was taken quite sick last week and she is now very sick and attended at great expense which her friends are little able to bear. If the Pens. Agt at Concord could be notified to pay immediately it might do her much good - Her vouchers are at the agency awaiting the notice. And if this part of her claim could be hurried thro' she might derive some benefit from her pension, which otherwise may come too late. I enclose also pens. certif no 50.75-
Respectfully Yours
Henry B. Atherton

DEPOSITION OF TWO WITNESSES THAT WIDOW OR MOTHER HAS NOT REMARRIED.
This deposition is required on the first payment when twelve months or more pension is due. It will also be furnished whenever required by Pension Agents at any payment having less time, or at subsequent periods.
We, George F Sawyer and Joseph T Sawyer, of the Town of Nashua, County of Hillsborough, State of New Hampshire do solemnly swear that we are neighbors of * Fanny Fisher, who is the † widow of ‡ Julius Fisher deceased, on whose account she receives a Pension (Certificate numbered _____), and that for the past 10 to 15- years we have been well acquainted with the said * Fanny Fisher from our frequent intercourse and conversations, and from other circumstances, we have every reason to believe, and we do both believe, that the said * Fanny Fisher has not remarried since the death of the above mentioned ‡ Julius Fisher. Further, we say that if she had remarried, we have reason to believe that we should have known it.
(Two witnesses if mark is made.)
George F Sawyer Joseph T Sawyer
STATE OF New Hampshire, COUNTY OF Hillsborough, ss.
On this 8th day of March, 1870, personally appeared before me the above-named George F Sawyer and Joseph T Sawyer, whom I have reason to believe are credible persons, and after the above statement had been carefully read and explained to them, made oath to the same in due form of law.
(Adding his official character.) Samuel T Worcester Justice of the Peace
* Insert the name of pensioner.
† Insert "widow" or "mother."
‡ Insert the name of late husband or son.
State of New Hampshire.
HILLSBOROUGH, ss.
I, EDWARD P. EMERSON, Justice of the said Court, the same being a Court of Record, do hereby certify, that Samuel T Worcester Esquire, before whom the annexed affidavit was made, and who has thereunto signed his name, was, at the time of so doing, a Justice of the Peace within and for the County and State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified, that all his official acts as such are entitled to full faith and credit; that his signature thereto is genuine and that the annexed instrument is executed and acknowledged according to the laws of said State.
In witness whereof, I have hereunto signed my name and affixed the official seal of said Court, at the City of Nashua aforesaid, this 22nd day of March A. D., 1870
E P Emerson JUSTICE.

Revolutionary WIDOW'S APPLICATION
FOR AN Increase + Restoration INCREASE OF PENSION.
UNDER ACT JULY 25 1861.
Mrs. Fanny Fisher
Residence Nashua
County Hillsborough
State New Hampshire
FILE. In PENSION OFFICE,
186
Henry B. Atkinson Atty.
Nashua
W.H.A.

Revolutionary WIDOW'S CLAIM FOR AN INCREASE OF PENSION . Restoration to Rolls under act July 27, 1868, Sec. 3.
State of New Hampshire } ss. COUNTY OF Hillsborough }
On this 29 th day of December 1869, personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Nashua Police Court of a Court of Record in the County and State aforesaid,
Harry Fisher a resident of Nashua in the County of Hillsborough State of New Hampshire
aged 89 years, who, being duly sworn, declares that she is the widow of
Widow Julius Fisher , who died in the (was a Private in the Revolutionary service of the United States, on the _____ day of _____ 186____ while (2) that the pension certificate numbered 50.75, giving her $20. per annum, dated 3 rd April 1855, has been heretofore returned, and a new one issued dated 8 Nov. 1869, but commencing only on 27 July, 1868, when she also asked for restoration to the rolls, she not having drawn up to said date. That by reason of the death of her husband, as aforesaid, she received a Pension Certificate No. 50.75 and that she is a Pensioner of the
United States, duly enrolled at the Pension Agency at Concord in the State of New Hampshire, at $ 96 per year now  for the following  the names, date of birth, and present place of residence, of all the
children of her deceased husband and herself, who are now under sixteen years of age, to wit: That she failed to claim her pension for three years after it became due for the reason that the sum ($20 per annum) was so small and the trouble & expense of getting it was so great.
She further declares that she has not remarried since the death of her said husband, nor has she abandoned the support of any one of the children above named, nor permitted any one of the same to be adopted by any other person or persons as his, her, or their child.
That she surrenders the aforesaid Pension Certificate No. 50.75, and makes this application for the purpose of obtaining the restoration to the rolls  increased rate of pension authorized by the act " increasing the pensions of widows and orphans, " approved July 27, 1868; that she hereby constitutes and appoints Henry B. Atkinson of Nashua, N.H., her true and lawful attorney, and authorizes him to present and prosecute this claim, and to receive and receipt for all orders or certificates that may be issued in consequence thereof, hereby revoking all Powers of Attorney, if any, heretofore given by her for a like purpose. My Post Office address is Nashua N.H.
Sec 3 d
SIGNATURE OF CLAIMANT. Harry Fisher
Also personally appeared before me, at the time and place aforesaid, Edwin Stetson , of Nashua , and Elizabeth T. Gates , of Nashua , in the County of Hillsborough , State of New Hampshire , whom
I certify to be credible persons, who, being duly sworn according to law, declare, each for himself, that they well know Harry Fisher , who signed the foregoing declaration in their presence, and that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; that they have been acquainted with the said applicant, and the said deceased for  five years, and believe the foregoing statement relative to the names, births, and ages of their children, to be true and correct, and that the said statement is believed to be true and correct in the community in which they resided.
They further swear that they, or either of them, have no interest in this claim, either present or prospective, and that they are not concerned, directly or indirectly, in its prosecution.
SIGNATURE OF WITNESSES. { Edwin Stetson Elizabeth T. Gates

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 29 th day of December 186 9 , and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. And that the contents of the above instrument were made known to the applicant and witnesses, before signing.
OFFICIAL SIGNATURE, E. P. Morrison Justice of the Police Court of Washington
[L. S.]
NOTES.
 (1.) Military or Naval.  (2) If Military, state rank, company, and regiment. If Naval, state rank and name of vessel. 
INSTRUCTIONS.
The Act of Congress, approved July 4, 1864, requires "That all declarations for pensions shall be made before a Court of Record, or before some other officer thereof having custody of its seal; said officer being hereby authorized and empowered to administer and certify any oath or affirmation relating to any pension, or application therefor." The seal must be impressed on the original paper, either direct or through the paper on which the final is made, if that be a separate paper. Revenue stamps are not required on any paper relating to soldiers' and seamen's claims, except for prize money. To obtain an increase of pension authorized by the act of Congress approved July 25, 1866, it will be necessary for persons already pensioned to make a new application, setting forth the causes for which they were pensioned, fully covering the reasons for which the application is made, proving identity, and surrender the original pension certificate, which should, in all cases, accompany the new application. The undrawn pension under the old law will be drawn with the first payment on the new pension certificate. When witnesses or applicants sign by making their marks, the names of two witnesses thereto must appear on the left-hand margin, opposite the signature witnessed.

INSTRUCTIONS.
The Act of Congress, approved July 4, 1864, requires "That all declarations for pensions shall be made before a Court of Record, or before some other officer thereof having custody of its seal; said officer being hereby authorized and empowered to administer and certify any oath or affirmation relating to any pension, or application therefor."
The seal must be impressed on the original paper, either direct or through the paper on which the jurat is made, if that be a separate paper.
Revenue stamps are not required on any paper relating to soldiers' and seamen's claims, except for prize money.
To obtain an increase of pension authorized by the act of Congress approved July 25, 1866, it will be necessary for persons already pensioned to make a new application, setting forth the causes for which they were pensioned, fully covering the reasons for which the application is made, proving identity, and surrender the original pension certificate, which should, in all cases, accompany the new application.
The undrawn pension under the old law will be drawn with the first payment on the new pension certificate.
When witnesses or applicants sign by making their marks, the names of two witnesses thereto must appear on the left-hand margin, opposite the signature witnessed.

Revolutionary
WIDOW'S APPLICATION
FOR AN
INCREASE OF PENSION
Arrears
UNDER ACT JULY 25, 1866.
Fanny Fisher
Residence Nashua
County Hillsborough
State New Hampshire
FILED IN THE PENSION OFFICE,
186
Henry B. by Atkinson

WIDOW'S CLAIM FOR AN INCREASE OF PENSION.
State of New Hampshire } COUNTY OF Hillsborough } ss.
On this 27 th day of October , 186 8 , personally appeared before me, a Justice of the Nashua Police Court for a Court of Record in the County and State aforesaid, Fanny Fisher a resident of Nashua in the County of Hillsborough State of New Hampshire aged 89 years, who, being duly sworn, declares that she is the widow of Jabez P. Fisher , who died in the (1) was a Private in the service of the United States, on the _____ day of _____, 186_____, while (2) in the Revolutionary War .
; and that she has remained a widow since the death of said Jabez P. Fisher dated 3 rd April 1855 . That by reason of the death  service of her husband, as aforesaid, she received a Pension Certificate No. 5075- and that she is a Pensioner of the United States, duly enrolled at the Pension Agency at Concord in the State of New Hampshire at $ 20 per month  annum .
That the following a sumptuary with their names, date of birth, and present place of residence, of all of the children of her deceased husband, who are now under sixteen years of age, to wit, That because the
Sum was so small and the trouble so great for her to obtain it she ceased to draw her pension several years ago , more than three years ago & she understands it is necessary for her to make this application the pension having been increased over 3 years , as by Act 27 July 1868, & by some act that it should be increased. That she has drawn no pension for about 10 years she does not recollect the precise date of her last drawing. That she surrenders the aforesaid Pension Certificate No. 5075- , and makes this application for the
purpose of obtaining the increased rate of pension authorized by the act "increasing the pensions of widows and orphans," approved July 27, 1868; and also to obtain the arrears due her.
That she hereby constitutes and appoints Henry B. Atherton of Nashua, N.H. her true and lawful attorney, and authorizes him to present and prosecute this claim, and to receive and receipt for all orders or certificates that may be issued in consequence thereof, hereby revoking all Powers of Attorney, if any, heretofore given by her for a like purpose. My Post Office address is Nashua, N.H. where I have resided over 20 years no 51 Pearl Street .
SIGNATURE OF CLAIMANT.
Fanny Fisher
Also personally appeared before me, at the time and place aforesaid, Wilder M. Gates , of Nashua N.H. , and Elizabeth J. Gates , of Nashua , in the County of Hillsborough , State of New Hampshire , whom I certify to be credible persons, who, being duly sworn according to law, declare, each for himself, that they well know Fanny Fisher , who signed the foregoing declaration in their presence, and that she is the identical person she represents herself to be; that they have been acquainted with the said applicant, and the said deceased for _____ years, and believe the foregoing statement relative to the names, births, and ages of their children, to be true and correct, and that the said statement is believed to be true and correct in the community in which they resided.
They further swear that they, or either of them, have no interest in this claim, either present or prospective, and that they are not concerned, directly or indirectly, in its prosecution.
SIGNATURES OF WITNESSES.
Wilder M. Gates Elizabeth J. Gates

Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 27 th day of October 186 9 , and I hereby certify that I have no interest, direct or indirect, in the prosecution of this claim. And that the contents of the above instrument were made known to the applicant and witnesses, before signing.
OFFICIAL SIGNATURE,
E. P. Emerson Justice of the Police Court of Nashville
[L. S.]
NOTES.
(1.) Military or Naval. (2.) If Military, state rank, company, and regiment. If Naval, state rank and name of vessel.

INSTRUCTIONS.
The Act of Congress, approved July 4, 1864, requires "That all declarations for pensions shall be made before a Court of Record, or before some other officer thereof having custody of its seal; said officer being hereby authorized and empowered to administer and certify any oath or affirmation relating to any pension, or application therefor."
The seal must be impressed on the original paper, either direct or through the paper on which the jurat is made, if that be a separate paper.
Revenue stamps are not required on any paper relating to soldiers' and seamen's claims, except for prize money.
To obtain an increase of pension authorized by the act of Congress approved July 25, 1866, it will be necessary for persons already pensioned to make a new application, setting forth the causes for which they were pensioned, fully covering the reasons for which the application is made, proving identity, and surrender the original pension certificate, which should in all cases accompany the new application.
The undrawn pension under the old law will be drawn with the first payment on the new pension certificate.
When witnesses or applicants sign by making their marks, the names of two witnesses thereto must appear on the left-hand margin, opposite the signature witnessed.

Revolutionary Claim
Fanny Fisher
widow of Labez T. Fisher deceased
Act Febry 3. 1833.
Alfred G. Madge Attorney Rochester N.Y.

State of New York Monroe County Clerk's office ss: I W Barron
Williams Clerk of
The County of Monroe and of the County Court of said County do hereby certify: That Harvey Humphrey Esquire whose genuine signature appears to the annexed declaration is now at the date thereof County Judge of said County and Judge of the said Court: that said Court is a Court of Record and that all the official acts of said Humphrey as such Judge are entitled to full faith & credit: That Philander M. Crandall whose genuine signature appears to the annexed acknowledgment was at the date thereof a Commissioner of Seeds in for the City of Rochester in said County duly commissioned & sworn that he is authorized to take acknowledgments in for said City and said County.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal at Rochester this 11 th day of December 1834
W. Barron Williams

Know all men by these presents that I Fanny Fisher of Nashua in the County of Hillsborough in the State of New Hampshire do hereby make constitute and appoint Alfred G. Mudge of Rochester New York my true and lawful Attorney for me and in my name to ask, demand & receive from the proper department of the Government of the United States the Pension Certificate to which I may be entitled according to the foregoing declaration.
Witness my hand and seal this 6 th day of July 1854.
Attest. P. M. Gossendace Fanny Fisher
State of New York Monroe County:
On this 8 th day of July 1854. before me personally appeared Fanny Fisher to me well known to be the same person described in and who executed the foregoing instrument and acknowledged that she executed the same.
P. M. Gossendace Commissioner of Seals

State of New Hampshire
Hillsborough ss On this Nineteenth day of March A.D. 1855 before the undersigned a Justice of the Peace duly authorized by law to administer oaths personally appeared Frances F. Sawyer and Joseph T. Sawyer both of Nashua in Said County who being duly sworn according to law depose and say, that Fanny Fisher is the widow of Jabez P. Fisher deceased who was a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States and who drew as such pensioner the semi-annual sum of about twenty dollars, that said Jabez P. Fisher died at Deering in Said County on the 13th day of December A.D. 1836 and that said Fanny has ever since remained a widow and is now unmarried - and they further say that the paper hereto annexed and to which they have severally subscribed their names at the bottom thereof is a portion of the family Record of said Jabez P. Fisher and Fanny Fisher this day taken from the family Bible of said Jabez P. and Fanny - and they further say that they are well acquainted with said family Record of said Jabez P. and Fanny and they swear that they are disinterested witnesses
Frances F. Sawyer Joseph T. Sawyer

State New Hampshire
Holbrook Jp March 19 1855
Then the within named Frances F. Sawyer and Joseph P. Sawyer personally appeared and subscribed and swore to the within statement before me - and I certify that said Frances F. Sawyer and Joseph P. Sawyer are credible witnesses and that I am not interested in the result of this case nor concerned in its prosecution And I further certify that the annexed paper consisting of one sheet to which the said witnesses have respectively signed their names has been this day taken from a Bible purporting to be the family Record of said John P. Fisher and Fanny Fisher and that I believe said Record to be genuine
Aaron W. Sawyer Justice of Peace